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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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